Taupo's Floatplane
Taupo's Floatplane
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Enjoy spectacular scenic flights in a high wing Cessna 206 Floatplane and enjoy unrestricted views looking down on beautiful Lake Taupo and the snow-capped mountains (volcanoes!) of Tongariro National Park. Floatplane scenic flights are a magical way to experience and gain a true perspective of the stunning Lake Taupo Region, and the sensation of taking off from and landing on the water is a memory you will never forget. Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy this unique flying experience
Taupo, New Zealand
Awards
Travellers' Choice
2024
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sandy60
leicester92 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Really outstanding short spin around the area with Dalton the pilot, who gave us lots of information as we flew over the waterfalls, rapids and surrounding area. It was supposed to be a 10 minute flight but seemed way longer and was great value for money. Probably the best thing we’ve done so far on our trip of over a month. Great value and I’d 100% recommend them.
Written 11 January 2020
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So glad you enjoyed your float plane experience. It's more than just a scenic fight. We love sharing our passion of float flying and local area.
Written 29 January 2020
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Natalie W
Kingston, Canada2 contributions
Mar 2023
Super cool experience! Unfortunately it was too cloudy to do the Mt Ruapehu scenic flight however we did an hour long flight around Lake Taupo and the surrounding area. It was not what we had planned for but was still an incredible experience. Our pilot was super friendly, knowledgeable, and we felt very safe in our seaplane. We had an infant with us and it was no issue, great family activity! Highly recommend.
Written 5 March 2023
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Arif K
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Fabulous.
Did Mount Ruapehu Scenic with my wife on Saturday.
Loved it ,Neil was so good and professional.
Weather was picture perfect to view Mountains from the top.
One in a life time experience on a clear weather and being a globe trotter I can confidently say Neil was so good and professional. Thank you Neil.
Must do and on your bucket list activity on a clear day preferably winter time.
Did Mount Ruapehu Scenic with my wife on Saturday.
Loved it ,Neil was so good and professional.
Weather was picture perfect to view Mountains from the top.
One in a life time experience on a clear weather and being a globe trotter I can confidently say Neil was so good and professional. Thank you Neil.
Must do and on your bucket list activity on a clear day preferably winter time.
Written 3 September 2023
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Clare Mills
8 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
A truly first rate experience and one not to miss. We are locals who have lived in Taupo for 17 yrs and to see our beautiful lake and town from the sky was really memorable. Neil, our pilot was first rate and even took photos for us at the end of the journey.
Written 8 January 2024
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Sylvain Belisle
Notre-Dame-de-l'Ile-Perrot, Canada3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The ride was smooth from take off to landing. Pilot/guide provided very detailed information on Lake Taupo and volcano Ruapehu. We were able to take pictures from both side of the plane. We highly recommend this tour and the price is worth it.
Sylvain & Helene
Sylvain & Helene
Written 22 March 2024
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yvonne g
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Amazing flight with breathtaking views of Lake Taupo, Mt. Tongariro and Mt. Ruapehu, the pilot was very friendly and gave us many interesting informations during the flight. This trip is absolutely recommendable!
Written 21 March 2023
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Wendy A
2 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
2nd time doing same trip. First experience amazing hence repeat booking. This time different experience. Found base staff disinterested, lacking warmth and casually unprofessional. What we saw on plane still stunning but only 2 of us and strong sense of lack of pilot engagement (so different to first trip) and felt he was keen to get back to the next longer flight with full plane. None of this bothered my grandson who enjoyed his birthday treat but big difference in the 2 experiences for me
Written 31 December 2022
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Stephen C
3 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
What a wonderful day. This is a fantastic way to see Lake Taupō and the Tongariro park and volcanoes.
Neil was a great guide and pilot. We were lucky enough to have clear skies and the views were absolutely amazing.
Neil was a great guide and pilot. We were lucky enough to have clear skies and the views were absolutely amazing.
Written 3 March 2024
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Jo1970NZ
Wellington, New Zealand43 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
We choose to do a 20 minute flight. I have a disability and the pilot was incredibly understanding and helped me climb up into the sea plane. The flight itself was fantastic, and the commentary informative. I have visited Taupo quite a few times (since 1982) but I have never seen it like this before.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Written 19 January 2022
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Roger E
Bedfordshire, UK8 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
Bought this trip for my visiting son and daughter-in-law. Their experience was awesome. I was particularly impressed to receive a call on the morning of the trip advising to come earlier if possible as weather conditions over the volcanoes was deteriorating.
Written 31 October 2024
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Is there any parking for camper vans nearby please?
Written 5 May 2016
Absolutely. Taupo is very much geared up for camper van parking and you should have no problems.
Written 6 May 2016
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